VU

Camptolepis ramiflora

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Camptolepis ramiflora faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its native Andean habitats. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift suitable growing conditions to higher elevations. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the region pose additional localized threats to remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic plant species inhabits high-altitude Andean grasslands and rocky slopes, typically found in páramo and puna ecosystems between 3,000-4,200 meters elevation. It grows in well-drained soils among native bunch grasses and cushion plants in areas with high diurnal temperature variation.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Camptolepis ramiflora classified as Vulnerable?
Camptolepis ramiflora is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Camptolepis ramiflora faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its native Andean habitats. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift suitable growing conditions to higher elevations. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the region pose additional localized threats to remaining populations.
Where does Camptolepis ramiflora live?
Camptolepis ramiflora occurs in Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Somalia, and Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Camptolepis ramiflora?
The main threats to Camptolepis ramiflora are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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